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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,086.96, 228,132.78 and 46,905.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,086.96, 228,132.78 and 46,905.76 is: 70,359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,086.96 : 228,132.78 = 46,905.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,086.96/228,132.78 = 46,905.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,086.96x = 228,132.78 × 46,905.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,086.96x = 10,700,741,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,700,741,426.81/152,086.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,359.36

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